Thoughts about using the table in order to bathe a cat . . .
38541
Beings that cats are so agile and flexible I wouldn't suggest it. I guess it depends on the cat and how much it would cooperate. I have had cats and would not begin to attempt to bathe them on this movable table with a rope attached to their neck.
38542
It is designed to use for cutting hair, never heard of anyone using it for bathing an animal, especially a cat. Use at your own risk!!
936894
I agree with the previous answers! I've had mine indoors only, with one cat. I clean the whole works once a week. I don't think it's that big or dirt friendly. I recommend getting a small water trough- talk to a feed store, troughs can be set up with a water float (like in the toilet water tank) that keeps the trough full.
145447
Probably not. It's just sturdy rubber. If your cats claws make it to the back of your hand you are screwed. And you really give your cat a bath?
2141590
not a good idea, i have the large size and my cat fills it everyday, so i clean it twice a .day or she will go outside the box
1717189
Put where ever the cats will want to drink from it. Mine sits on top of the dog cage - it allows my cats to feel superior to the dog. The dog could care less, he gets the food dropped to his cage. Win win
1643080
I have two cats I use it on! No baths for them! But, I'm sure you could as I look at it! Hope this helps!
684457
You could put a comfortable bed in front of it and raise up the Petmate fountain so that the cat doesn't have to bend low to drink. If he has to share the fountain with a dog, you could set it on a secure table and have a method for the cat to get to it safely. I put mine in a clean bathtub and placed it on a plastic foot stool with a no-skid strip underneath it. All of my cats want to drink from it. The problem might also be the soap you use to clean it. You could also give your cat a treat every time he is near the fountain, but not right after he leaves the fountain. Another possibility is that if the cat feels like he's being forced to use something, he'll go in the opposite direction. Keep your distance when the cat is around the fountain. If I pet my cat when he's drinking, he'll stop drinking. Think about the immediate positive and negative actions and sound level that is going on when your cat is near the fountain and when it leaves the fountain.
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Hi Alexandria. Are you using this fountain for cats or dogs? I've had this fountain sitting on a wood cabinet in my dining room area for about two months. I have two very energetic 9 month old male cats and they love drinking out of this fountain. There doesn't seem to be any splashing outside of the bowl. But, I still would recommend putting a rubber mat under it to protect your hardwood flooring... just in case. My friend uses this fountain for her Boston Terrier dog and they splash a lot while drinking, but she has tile floors.
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The instructions say, I believe, to clean it once a week. I think that is unrealistic. I'm lucky, or my cats are lucky, if I clean it once a month. I use distilled water so there is no mineral build-up. And I bought the cleaning brush set, which helps. But the whole process is a pain.It's worth it, though, because the fountain does get the cats to drink more, stay better hydrated, and healthier. One cat is doing much better with her cystitis. They also look awfully cute drinking from the fountain. I have other versions with more defined streams, which the cats like even better.
530044
Absolutely! And when I set mine up, my old cat thought it was a trick. I just left down a wall and let her get use to it. She has been in it everyday after a week or so introducing it to her.
1884698
I think it would work for that. The cats are nimble and light on their feet, so they don't set it off. A dog should cause a lot more vibration moving around. Just be sure to remember to turn it off before you sit down to the table yourself. It can get annoying.
1510211
I've never tried to train a cat, so I don't know. If they are small, lightweight cats, they might need to put their whole body weight on it to activate it. Plus, it's difficult to adjust the water pressure so it doesn't squirt up a bit higher on first touch, which could be offputting for cats. I still have trouble with my dog not "getting" where he has to put his paw, so I keep a larger sheet of lightweight cardboard on the end of it to activate it when he gets close. (I will say, my dog is on the low end of doggie intelligence.)
911172
I guess they would be, they are basically super glued to the cats nails and come off after the nails shed. But cats clean themselves so I am not sure why you are bathing him so often that you would need these. Good luck!
145446
I think that is a great idea, if a Bohner slicing blade can't get through a cat's claw can't either. Good luck with it and the good thing is you get a left and right glove so you will be totally protected. I can't praise this invention highly enough. Good luck with the cat bathing!
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My cats love the fountain and have from day one. I had it easy though, they were used to drinking out of the sink and that was their preferred source prior to the fountain. I placed the fountain right next to the sink and since it was in the same area they were used to getting water it was an easy transition. I did have to move the fountain when doing some work in the bathroom and found the cats weren't using it as much. Once back in it's place they returned to normal use. I guess my suggestion could be to place it on the bathroom sink (if you have the space). Cats are used to running water there even if they don't drink from the faucet like my cats did. My cats love the fountain and have from day one. I had it easy though, they were used to drinking out of the sink and that was their preferred source prior to the fountain. I placed the fountain right next to the sink and since it was in the same area they were used to getting water it was an easy transition. I did have to move the fountain when doing some work in the bathroom and found the cats weren't using it as much. Once back in it's place they returned to normal use. I guess my suggestion could be to place it on the bathroom sink (if you have the space). Cats are used to... » Read More My cats love the fountain and have from day one. I had it easy though, they were used to drinking out of the sink and that was their preferred source prior to the fountain. I placed the fountain right next to the sink and since it was in the same area they were used to getting water it was an easy transition. I did have to move the fountain when doing some work in the bathroom and found the cats weren't using it as much. Once back in it's place they returned to normal use. I guess my suggestion could be to place it on the bathroom sink (if you have the space). Cats are used to running water there even if they don't drink from the faucet like my cats did. « Show Less
1781623
I hadn't thought of using it for that but I think it may be a good idea. One of my cats get his wet food all over because he uses his paw to eat. You just gave me a good idea. I think it would work very well as it easy to clean and large enough for a large cat and a large bowl of food with space left over.
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I am not a specialist, but I am living with three cats, so I learned some things empirically. I think the best place to keep the water fountain is somewhere where cats spend most of the time, your living room or your bedroom or whatever the place may be (in my case, I work from home and cats usually keep me company, so I placed the fountain near my work place). Cats are lazy, so if the goal is to make them drink more liquid, it is important that the source is convenient and readily available to them :)